The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1670 - The LGBTQ+-&$# Cancellers Come For The New York Times
Feb 16, 2023
Activists target The New York Times for its objective coverage of the trans agenda, creating a media storm. Nikki Haley kicks off her 2024 campaign, criticizing both Biden and Trump. The national debt looms large as the Congressional Budget Office raises alarms about America’s financial future. Discussions touch on cancel culture's chilling effect on journalism and inconsistencies in LGBTQ+ narratives, highlighting the tension between independent journalism and advocacy pressures. The implications for both media and the political landscape become increasingly apparent.
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NYT Under Fire
- LGBTQ+ activists and allies sent a letter criticizing the New York Times' coverage of the trans agenda.
- The Times had recently published articles on controversial topics like gender-affirming care for minors and detransitioning.
NYT's Shift in Coverage
- The New York Times has historically favored left-leaning narratives, neglecting objective journalism.
- This makes their recent coverage of the trans debate surprising to the left.
NYT's History of Cancel Culture
- The New York Times ousted an editor for publishing a Tom Cotton op-ed and fired a science writer over word usage.
- They also targeted Barry Weiss for disagreeing with their agenda, demonstrating a history of intolerance.